2018 North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum

Summary

It is with excitement and passion for the “craft”, that the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum (NAVDF) presents its top-notch annual conference in Maui, Hawaii at Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott. In this inspiring island, world-renowned presenters will cover cutting-edge topics in veterinary dermatology. The conference is organized in four exceptional sessions. Topics in the scientific session will include but are not limited to the cornification process, immunology of corneocytes, autoimmune diseases affecting the basement membrane zone and desmosomes, and hair follicle biology. The concurrent session will cover topics on parasitic skin diseases, the science and application of CO2 lasers in veterinary dermatology, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, video-otoscopy, dermatological emergencies, histiocytic skin diseases, viral skin diseases, compounding medications, as well as topics in equine and feline dermatology. The conference is also hosting round table sessions, a unique opportunity to discuss hot-topics with diplomates and to network in an informal setting. Moreover, no conference would be complete without an abstract session and the chance to learn from top scientists in the field. Enjoy this unparalleled professional development opportunity, continuing education and networking in the tropical paradise of Maui, “The Valley Island”, voted “ The Best Island in the U.S.” by Condé Nast traveler readers for more than 20 years. We look forward to greeting you at the NAVDF 2018. Aloha!